AI-Driven Biomechanics & Exoskeleton Laboratory (AIBEX Lab)

The AI-Driven Biomechanics & Exoskeleton Laboratory (AIBEX Lab) is an interdisciplinary research laboratory dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence, computational biomechanics, medical device engineering, and intelligent exoskeleton technologies. Our mission is to better understand the biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system and translate this knowledge into AI-enabled computational tools, patient-specific models, medical technologies, and wearable robotic systems that improve human health, mobility, and rehabilitation.

A major research focus of the AIBEX Lab is AI-driven computational biomechanics of the spine and musculoskeletal system. We develop advanced finite element models and data-driven computational methods to investigate the biomechanics of the cervical and lumbar spine, including spinal diseases, degeneration, injury, surgical interventions, and medical implants. By integrating finite element analysis with artificial intelligence and clinical or experimental data, our research aims to develop patient-specific biomechanical models, predictive AI tools, and digital twin frameworks for understanding disease progression, evaluating surgical strategies, and improving the design and performance of orthopedic and spinal medical devices.

The laboratory also develops AI-assisted exoskeleton and wearable robotic technologies for human movement assistance and rehabilitation. Our research spans multiple anatomical regions, including spinal, lower-limb, shoulder, upper-limb, and hand exoskeletons. These systems integrate biomechanical modeling, sensing, intelligent control, human–robot interaction, and AI-based decision-making to provide adaptive assistance based on individual users' biomechanical and functional needs.

AIBEX Lab emphasizes the integration of mechanics, medicine, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Rather than treating computational modeling and robotic systems as separate research areas, we seek to establish a closed-loop research framework in which biomechanical models help guide device design, AI learns from biomechanical and human-performance data, and intelligent exoskeletons interact with and adapt to the human body.

Our long-term vision is to create a new generation of AI-driven personalized biomechanical and wearable robotic technologies that can predict, assist, and optimize human movement. Through interdisciplinary collaboration among engineering, medicine, computer science, and clinical research, AIBEX Lab aims to translate fundamental biomechanical discoveries into practical technologies for spinal disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, rehabilitation, mobility assistance, and personalized healthcare.

Research Areas

AI-Driven Computational Biomechanics
Finite Element Analysis · AI/ML · Patient-Specific Modeling · Digital Twins · Predictive Biomechanics

Spine & Orthopedic Biomechanics
Cervical Spine · Lumbar Spine · Spinal Disorders · Surgical Biomechanics · Medical Implants & Devices

Intelligent Exoskeletons & Wearable Robotics
Spinal Exoskeletons · Lower-Limb Exoskeletons · Shoulder & Upper-Limb Exoskeletons · Hand Exoskeletons · Rehabilitation Robotics

Human–AI–Robot Interaction
Biomechanical Sensing · Intelligent Control · Adaptive Assistance · Human Movement Analysis · Personalized Rehabilitation

Our Vision

Understand the human body through biomechanics, predict its behavior through AI, and enhance its function through intelligent exoskeletons.

Positions

We always look for passionate and dedicated medical/graduate/undergraduate/high school students to join in our lab. Our lab works with FAU Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry to promote undergraduate research from various disciplines.

Please free to contact Dr. Lin at mlin2014@fau.edu.